Blue-Green Roof Virtual Symposium Feb 23, 2023 To Present New Technologies For Managing More Stormwater on Roofs
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to announce the Blue-Green Roof Virtual Symposium on February 23 from 12 PM - 5 PM EST. Blue-Green Roofs hold the promise of greatly improving the stormwater management performance of roofs. Register for admission, only US$59. The symposium is currently pending approval for: 4 AIA, ASLA, and accepted for 4 GRP CEUs.
“Our members are responding to the need to manage stormwater more effectively by developing new systems to increase the retention of stormwater and adding the ability to detain it as well. Discover some of these technologies at our virtual Blue-Green webinar.” said Steven Peck, GRP, Founder and President, GRHC.
Experts will share the economics of blue green roofs, and provide captivating case studies of blue-green roof designs that enhance the urban landscape. Our expert panel will also discuss and dispel common myths about blue-green roof installations and take your questions.
Expert speakers include:
Andreas Savan, the Technical Director at Columbia Green Technologies, who will explore how you can maximize a green roof area for stormwater management by overlapping ‘Blue Roof’ and Green Roof Technologies.
Anna Droz, the Strategic Educator at LiveRoof LLC, who will share how their new blue-green roofs positively affect plant growth and irrigation.
Brian Schmitt, Global Account Manager at Urban Climate Resilience, who will share how smart blue green roofs are great for circular water design
Register for the symposium today, and see the full agenda here.
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC)is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999. Our mission is to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence.
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